Lauren Bard, a dedicated nurse at Dignity Health, shares her heart-wrenching story of facing a shocking $1.7 million medical bill after her daughter Sadie's premature birth. Dr. Ashish Jha, a public health expert, joins to unpack the systemic issues that led to such a financial burden. They discuss the emotional toll of navigating insurance enrollment, the stark realities of nonprofit hospital operations, and the disconnect between compassion and overwhelming medical costs. It's an eye-opening conversation about the struggles families face in health crises.
